Vornado Air recalls electric space heaters

Details: This recall involves Vornado VH110 Whole Room
Vortex electric space heaters sold in two colors, black and white. The heaters measure about 10.5
inches high, 9 inches deep and 10.5 inches at the base growing narrower at the top. The on/off
switch and the high/low heat settings are located on top of the unit. The Vornado logo appears with
a gray “V” on the front of the unit. Recalled heaters have the numbers 1 and 3 as the fourth and
fifth digits of the serial number. The model and serial numbers appear on a silver decal located on
the bottom of the unit. Sold at Bed Bath & Beyond, Home Depot, Menards, Orchard Supply, Target
and other retailers nationwide and online at Vornado.com and Amazon.com from June 2013 through May
2014 for about $60. Importer/Distributor: Vornado Air, LLC, of Andover, Kan. Manufactured in China.

Why: The heater can overheat and cause the units to melt, catch fire and ignite
nearby items, posing a fire and burn hazard to consumers.

How many: About 79,000

Incidents: Vornado has received 29 reports of units overheating and melting,
including seven reports of heaters catching fire, resulting in one report of smoke inhalation and
one report of property damage caused by soot and smoke.

Remedy: Customers should immediately turn off and unplug the electric space heater
and contact Vornado for instructions on how to receive a free replacement unit, including free
shipping.

For more: Contact Vornado toll-free at (844) 205-7978 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
Monday through Friday or online at
www.vornado.com and click on the recall graphic in the lower
right corner of the homepage for more information.